Announcements

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December 5, 2009

Nutrition, Nutrition -  We had a fun week discussing all of the things that 
we need to keep our bodies healthy.  We made a lunchbox, tacos and Mr./Mrs. 
Potato Head.  We also cut out our own shopping cart and glued some grocery 
items in our carts that we chose.  On Friday we had a bowl of cheerios as our 
snack to go along with our craft.  We had two program practices for our 
upcoming performances on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Mrs. Jarjoura talked to us 
about the Baby Jesus and let us feel what the straw that Baby Jesus slept on 
was like.  We all decided that our beds are much softer.

The Advent Season has begun and Pastor Bugg lit the first candle on the 
Advent Wreath in Chapel.  He told us that the first candle is the Candle of 
Hope and that means "God keeps his promises."

Christmas, of course, will be the theme until our Christmas Break.  Many fun 
and festive things are planned.  We will end with our Christmas Party on 
December 18.  A sign-up sheet is listed outside the classroom.  Please 
remember that no nut products are allowed.

We will see you all on December 8 and/or on December 9 for our performance.  

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MANNERS: 

         Saying "Please, Thank You, Excuse Me"
         Table Manners (sitting with two feet in front in you while eating,
                        not playing with friends or food, saying "Please"
                        instead of "Give me" or "I want")
         Sneezing or coughing into your sleeve
         Listening while the teacher is talking
         Sharing
         Waiting your turn
         Playground (not throwing rocks or sand)
         Chapel (being quiet, keeping your feet off the wood surface,
                 sitting all the way back in the pew so you don't hit your
                 head)

I know that these seem like a lot for your children to remember, but you do 
have very smart children.  These are basic manners that we will be working 
with all year as they are very important social skills.  You can help by 
reinforcing them at home as well.  Believe it or not, these basic manners 
will help them be successful in life.